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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Capital District installs video cameras at bus stops

This program further enhances safety at the agency's BRT stations with LED lighting and routine monitoring from supervisors. The cameras aid in protecting and reassuring customer safety by reducing vandalism and other potential criminal activity.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

N.Y. counties win chance to buy $1 paratransit buses

All paratransit buses will be transferred in “AS IS” condition, with no representations, guarantees or warranties, for the sum of $1 and a contractual commitment to use the vehicles for purposes that benefit the residents of Westchester County.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Disability rights group raises Megabus concerns

Claims that Megabus had 365 days to change its online reservation services so that passengers with disabilities can access schedule information and make reservations.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

A-Z, Elkhart deliver paratransit vehicles to Ariz.

Equipped with a front lift, AVL, camera system and custom graphics. The buses were ordered and delivered in less than five months, using a CalACT-MBTA Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative RFP.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Md. MTA to purchase New Flyer diesel-electrics

The new buses feature ergonomic passenger seating, an advanced video surveillance system, wider exit doors, LED lighting, and tip-in windows for improved air circulation and passenger safety. The first of this latest round of hybrid buses will be on the street in September 2012, with the final bus scheduled for delivery February 2013.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Study: Bus tracker draws small number of CTA riders

Finds that more people take public transit when they can access bus and train arrival times on their cellphones and computers. Ridership gains may not be larger because many riders may not be aware of the additional options for accessing arrival times.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

ABA, OMCA partner with tour portal site

The CharterBusConnect.com link appears in the Vital Links section on each of 65 destination portals, as well as under Industry Resources from the main navigation bar and TheTourOperator.com link.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Bus Fare Cheats Cost N.Y. MTA $50M Annually

Upped its estimate from $14 million each year. The agency is looking into fare evasion deterrents that would include more police enforcement.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Iannuzziello joins AECOM

As VP, Canadian transit practice within its Americas transportation business, will develop new business and lead the strategic direction for the firm’s transit initiatives across Canada.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Nova delivers 2 LFS buses to Iowa

CyRide will use the articulated vehicles to transport the steadily increasing ridership of the city of Ames and Iowa State University. The vehicles feature an advanced electric cooling system and the manufacturer’s hePEX system, which is light, easy to maintain and corrosion resistant.

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